Graduate Stories

21 Nov 2019
If you're in the finance industry and haven't heard of Tan Su Shan yet, you definitely should read up now. We find out more from one of Asia's leading women in banking and finance.
21 Nov 2019
Presented with the opportunity to embark on a cross-cultural learning journey with Universitas Gadja Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Michelle Chrestella Lie knew this was a SMU-X overseas course she couldn't miss.
21 Nov 2019
Three young K-pop fans in SMU quickly recognised the business opportunity that a global fanbase presented. SMU Accountancy student Janessa Sim and her partners decided to set up an online marketplace selling fan-made K-pop merchandise—KpopKart, designed as a one-stop solution to buy and sell K-pop merchandise for fans from anywhere in the world.
21 Nov 2019
We feature our pioneer SOA Social Media Student Team members in an interview on their journey with us since SOA's first social media presence in 2015.
21 Nov 2019
SMU Accountancy graduate Peter Peng chose an unexpected industry for his entrepreneurial pursuit. About a year ago, he started his own cleaning services business which makes use of technology to improve efficiency and manage costs. He aims to train his cleaning staff into a multi-skilled and tech-savvy team.
21 Nov 2019
At inaugural SOA Engage, SMU Accountancy alumni, students, faculty and staff came together for a meaningful day of community service at the PEACE-Connect Senior Activity Centre.
21 Nov 2019
SMU Business undergrad, Marvin David De Santos takes us through his recent SMU-X overseas trip to Manila—a land full of growth, opportunities and development, yet deeply rooted in its Filipino heritage.
21 Nov 2019
One of the best things about an overseas exchange is having the opportunity to slip in road trips to nearby states and countries. In this article, SMU undergrad Cheong Sheng shares top 4 road trips he's made from Massachusetts, USA.
21 Nov 2019
Accountancy student Joel Long and his friends started INSPIRE—a mentoring programme for children from low-income families in the Kebun Bahru community. He received a Letter of Commendation from the MP for Nee Soon GRC, Mr Henry Kwek, in recognition of his contributions.
21 Nov 2019
From smartphone apps to online resources, here are some useful digital tools you can use to maximise your efficiency and boost individual and company productivity.
21 Nov 2019
Blockchain technology's impact has evolved far beyond cryptocurrencies. One hot area of debate is its impact on the environment. Boon or bane? We find out more from SMU Blockchain club's Jorden Seet.
21 Nov 2019
Amidst the hustle and bustle of university life, students often find themselves leaving career planning to the last minute. But SMU undergrad Aaron Lim says an early start to career planning is key. Find out what tips he has to share.
23 May 2019
To truly experience a well-rounded university life one needs to step outside of the classroom and go beyond the books. SMU undergraduate Toshin Sequeira shares tips on how to sanely balance work and play as a university student.
23 May 2019
Spotting the growing trend in social media adoption, Mongchin Yeoh (aka Mongabong) made the leap from sideline blogging gig to full-time social media influencer career by the time she graduated from SMU. And as they say, the rest was history!
23 May 2019
If you haven't already heard, SMU has enhanced its undergraduate curriculum. To get you started, we've put together 5 must-know changes that will be set in motion from academic year 2019/2020.
23 May 2019
With the rapid expansion of digital technology into every aspect of daily life and the commoditisation of data, it’s now a mad scramble for governments and the legal profession to play catch-up. Assoc Prof Warren Chik gives us the lowdown on the complex evolution of law in the digital era.
23 May 2019
Four years after the completion of his bachelor's degree in SMU and after taking a myriad of online tech courses, Joel Ng decided to return to his alma mater to pursue a Master of IT in Business. We find out the motivations behind his decision.
22 May 2019
Since December 2017, SMU Accountancy graduates have been emerging as Top Scorer for the Financial Reporting Module of the SCAQ Professional Exams for three consecutive cohorts.
22 May 2019
While Accountancy student Lee Tze Yiing was on exchange in France, he decided that he wanted to challenge himself and source for a local internship on his own, to gain the experience of working in another country. Armed with his knowledge in data analytics and machine learning, he successfully secured an internship with Deloitte France.
22 May 2019
There’s definitely more to university life than books and lectures. With over 120 student clubs to choose from, we've picked out 5 unique CCAs that just might pique your interest.
22 May 2019
When an opportunity came knocking, Jaden Teo made the tough decision to leave a highly sought-after career in management consulting to start edtech Kalpha with his long-time friend. Jaden shares more in this interview.
22 May 2019
It's not always easy finding good coffee when you need one—not to mention how costly it can be. Facing the same issue herself, Faye Sit created Hook Coffee in a bid to make fresh, specialty brews easily accessible to all coffee lovers.
22 May 2019
Embarking upon an overseas exchange programme is probably one of the most parts of being a student. We speak to some SMU seniors to find out some of their top tips for maximising your exchange experience.
22 May 2019
You don't always need to be a hardcore techie to work in tech. SMU Social Sciences alumna Clare Lim shares how she found her way into the world of tech at Salesforce.

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